Due to a family emergency, David Canary, who had been announced to replace actor Jack Klugman as Juror 9 in Twelve Angry Men, has withdrawn from the upcoming George Street Playhouse production in New Brunswick, NJ. Terry Layman, who understudied the role on Broadway, will step in.

"The cast and I were excited to work with David," said artistic director David Saint in a statement. "However, his family must come first and we wish him well. Terry Layman was the understudy to the late Tom Aldredge in the Broadway production, going on a number of times, and is very familiar with the role. We are extremely fortunate that he was willing and able to take on the part on such short notice."

Klugman, who was originally cast in the role, withdrew due to illness; he felt that he needed to be at his Los Angeles home and close to his personal physician in order to be able to make a complete recovery. The veteran actor turns 90 next month.

Layman has also been seen on Broadway in Proof, The Ride Down Mount Morgan and The Rehearsal.

Performances will begin March 13 and continue through April 8 as scheduled. For tickets and information, contact the George Street Playhouse Box Office at (732) 246-7717. George Street Playhouse is located at 9 Livingston Avenue in the heart of downtown New Brunswick.